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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1898
Page
4
Official city paper terms outline subscription options and rates for Matty edition. Includes addresses for business offices in Topeka and promotional statements from the publishers.
The article weighs competing theories about the Maine disaster and its cause, contrasting the president’s cautious stance with calls for decisive action. It notes debates over reparations, funding, and potential naval responses, while predicting extended negotiations and congressional friction.
The people of Switeh erland approve a measure to purchase and operate the railways through a national loan of 509,000,000. The plan would place road control under the government to secure safety, defense, and commerce, with stock purchases and charter options guiding the transition.
An assorted column mocks class pretensions and thrift, musing on gender roles and social habits. The text references a street scene with a swagwater incident and a station resident noted for health and professionalism, but many words are garbled.
A collage of aphorisms and quips from a Chicago source mocks social norms, gender roles, and stage morality. It parodies conversations and proverbs with jokes about vice, marriage, reform, justice, and love, highlighting humorous stereotypes and the era's social pretensions.
Reported romantic intrigues surround the Duke of Manchester amid rumors of a planned marriage to Miss Guelet. Friends claim family fortunes and estates are strained, with Manchester seeking alliance to revive status.
The war department awarded to P O Rich wedeon of Senitls Washington a mail carrying contract for the open season of 1885 between Seattle and Circle City via the Yukon River. Six round trips are planned with departures from Seattle on June 10 and 25 and similar dates in July and August. Compensation is 995 dollars per round trip. Mineral Water. J W Phillips ad. Steam Laundry Whitmere Gites Barbers and more.
In Alexandria Indiana a man is facing a divorce suit after a scheme to purchase his wife from her husband. The incident began when Joe Badgley Sams offered to trade for the wife, proposing a cash bonus and taking her in a wagon. The sale failed to meet legal expectations, and authorities intervened, highlighting cruelty as the grounds for divorce as the wife testified she was coerced into the arrangement.
A distressed report on a cotton mill strike in New England highlighting wage cuts and the threat of mass hunger. It asserts strikers face starvation as manufacturers wait for the moment workers tire of the struggle and may return to work under improved terms. Financial aid appeals are mentioned to sustain families during the stoppage.
The Calhoun Opera company stages The Grand Duchess at Crawford theater tomorrow night with a self conducted orchestra and a 30 voice chorus. Principal performers have strong operatic credentials under the personal direction of Mr. Kirtland Calhoun. Agnes Wallace Vila, currently at Dillas Opera House in Kansas City, appears in Katt Claxton's The World Against Her at Crawford theater Wednesday and Thursday of next week. F. Hopkinson Smith lectures on Bohemian Days at Home and Abroad in the high school auditorium as part of the senior course, drawing a large audience and broad praise for his engaging style.
A meeting of the National Education Association session in Chattanooga discussed financial conditions of schools nationwide. Key figures included D. H. Conley vice president and A Barrett, with J. Van Bickle of Denver noted. committee to report at the next annual conference was formed under leadership of Barrett.
Chicago police seek John P. Harrison, alleged embezzler of 10000 from Folia bank in Rolla Missouri, thought to be in Chicago under name F Williams. Reward of 3400 offered. Traced Rolla to Kansas City Minneapolis St Louis then Chicago. detectives lost him.
Fort Scott Kansas February 25 forty derelicts called Weary Willies were rounded up around town and confined in the tramp house. They discussed the Maine sinking and war with Spain. A posted man organized a company declaring hungry men ready to fight for their country if war is declared by President McKinley.
Two masked men raided the home of Afr. T. W. Dempsey, president of the Bank of Marlow, forcing his wife to reveal the location of the money. They escaped with $575 in gold, silver, and currency. Mrs. Dempsey was left unconscious for over an hour. A $50 reward was offered for arrest of either burglar.
The London bankers named Rothschilds seek to build a railroad from Lynn Canal toward the Klondike region. Hamilton Smith, their agent, reports plans for a gauge conversion and grant of mineral rights, with anticipated government support and traffic rates. Partners include Wilson Smith New York Brathowen Montreal A Gnderdonk China and others.
Liberty Party national committee replaced ex Governor John P St John of Kansas with R S Thompson as vice chairman amid disputes over his Bryan and free silver stance in 1904. Forest City Pa J C Jogan and Charles B Bentley Lincoln Neb filled vacancies on the committee.
London Feb 95 The secretary of state for the colonies Joseph Chamberlain proposes that future disputes between the British South Africa Company and natives be submitted to the secretary of state whose decisions will be binding. Separate administrators for Motai Island and Mashonaland and a single executive council are planned. The Cape Colony government approves Chamberlain's proposals as paving the way for self government and eventual federation.
Parla correspondent for the Daily News reports M Zola appeared fatigued yet frank and unconcerned he showed no regret and welcomed foreign sympathy. David Christie Murray notes Laborie’s cautious view while Zola says he suffers over France and would not abandon the crusade seeking next appeal despite lack of means.
Senators Harris of Kansas and Perkin of California, Representatives Bimpson Botkin and Ridgley of Kansas, and others invite President McKinney to attend the Transmississippi Eye to be held in Wichita Kansas next autumn. The President indicated he would help participate if duties permit.
Pittsburg Feb 25 Chris Von Der Ahe was released from jail late yesterday afternoon with a $4,000 bond secured by the mercantile trust company the National League authorized the bond and will indemnify the trust company if forfeited. He departed for St Louis last night.
Paris February G Murrie Laborte counsel for M Zola filed a satire appeal on his behalf from the sentence handed down yesterday. Perrieux case remains to be filed though.
Mrs. Maude Davis seeks divorce from James Davis filed in Iss, citing abandonment as the ground. Edwin Knowles faces a district court suit as a Bank of Brookville stockholder over 14,000 dollars, alleging he moved stock to son J C Knowles after learning the bank was failing. Ex State Printer Snow faces a suit by W A Costigan for 2100 dollars for salary while editor of the Ottawa Journal, with Snow contending Costigan worked elsewhere. Cross Jewelry moves from 409 to 515 Kansan avenue Topeka. Shirts collars and cuffs laundered at Peerless Steam Laundry West Eighth Street.
Rail officials contemplate equipping the Santa Fe fast mail from Kansas City to Newton with Pullman cars, aiming to boost appeal for traveling men. No. 7 departs KC 9:20 PM, arrives Newton 6:45 AM. No. 11 leaves 2:30 PM, arrives 7:10 PM, about 25 minutes after No. 7. Engine 108 is being rebuilt in Topeka shops for the mail run, enabling an added car and improved KC to Topeka timing.
The Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway warns workers they must promptly pay doctors, coal, groceries and other bills. An outstanding Aquor account may lead to dismissal. garnishments also trigger removal. The three garnishments rule is cited, with occasional exceptions for loyal, needed staff. The era shows sympathy for workers facing sickness or hardship, but the policy stands.
Chicago officials report a settlement among the Chicago and North Western Burlington and other lines over fast train extra fares. The deal covers existing fast services to Denver and California with details left to general passenger agents. Southern Pacific declines participation, citing interest in California traffic and Klondike business. Other notes mention railroad personnel moves, grade work on routes Chihuahua to Topolovampo, and track removal near Whitewater.
In Newton, engineer Hurley faces a brief layoff period while fireman Smith reports for duties. James B. Speight has been reported in a related update, with details indicating pending adjustments in staffing and assignments.
Fragmented report shows engineers returned after unforced absences and others assigned to yard tasks in the west end. Workers were redirected from switches and ties were moved as crews prepared for a high caution period. Several operators traveled to Plevna to address local matters and meet with officials while a noted meeting in Wellington drew attendees.
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds including Elizabeth Hore and Geo B. Dick to J. Sturman, and others for parcels on Taylor Street and Ridgeway’s addition. Transactions show various owners, plats, and values. Also notes include the Farmers and Merchants Bank of La Crosse charter details, Garnett Brutual Gas Company stock, and tax/status updates for Mack Fite and national insurer withdrawals from Kansas.
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